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The Ossory Show was founded in 1898. The showgrounds are located in Coolfin, Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, County Laois, in the heart of Ireland. Its’ central position is within easy reach from all parts of Ireland and has easy access from the new M7 and M8 motorways. The show was named after Lord Castletown its’ local patron, who was the Baron of Ossory. He lived at the nearby Granstown Manor, part of which is still standing. The Ossory Show originally took place at the Donaghmore Workhouse Museum and moved to Rathdowney in 1915.